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Preventing Resident-to-Resident Aggression Through Staff Training 

American Medical Compliance

Preventing these incidents is crucial, and the most effective way to do so is through comprehensive staff training. Why Staff Training Matters Healthcare providers play a critical role in managing and preventing resident aggression. Effective staff training helps in several ways: Early Detection of Warning Signs: a.

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Late Arrivals, No-Shows? Effective Strategies for NPs

Nurse Practitioners in Business

However, to effectively manage these problems, you need a unified approach of clear policies, proactive and open communication, and a good dose of patient education. Clearly Communicate Your Policies: Explain your policies when patients first establish with your office. Does that mean you cant do anything about it? No, of course not!

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How Customer-Centric is Your Practice, Business, or Organization?

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Turns out, the owner who does the scheduling insists on using email to communicate with customers, even though he’s been told and asked to use the phone to keep customers informed. Train them to improve communication skills, empathy, and patient engagement.

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5 Strategies to Shield Your Practice Against Violence and Threats

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Here are five strategies for you to review and implement: #1 Develop a Zero-Tolerance Policy: Clearly communicate to all patients and staff that threats, violence, and abusive behavior will not be tolerated in your clinic. Review how you will communicate with each other, patients, and emergency services in case of an emergency.

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The First Year: What to Expect When Running a New Nurse Practitioner Practice

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Personalize communication: Use SMS or email appointment reminders. Onboarding Staff: Train staff on your workflows, technology, and practice policies. All staff should be cross-trained. Offer promotions for new patients (e.g., free consultations or wellness checks). Collect feedback to improve your services.

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ADA… What It Means For Your Practice

Nurse Practitioners in Business

The ADA, enacted in 1990, is a federal law that prohibits discrimination based on disability in: Employment Transportation Public accommodations Communications and Access to government programs and services. Training and Policies 1. Training should include best practices for interacting with patients with disabilities.

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8 Tips for Nurse Leaders to Reduce Conflict

Post University

It can be easy to resolve if communication is kept open. Communicate to All Parties Lack of communication is often a cause of conflict in nursing. To help resolve conflict, keep the lines of communication open. Communicate to all parties as much as possible, both when you notice problems and before problems develop.